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(Public Pack)Agenda Document for Portfolio Holder for Highways Public Document Pack Portfolio Holder for Highways, Recycling and Assets County Hall For further information please contact Llandrindod Wells Powys LD1 5LG 7 February 2019 Stephen Boyd [email protected] 01597 826374 NOTICE OF INTENDED PORTFOLIO HOLDER DELEGATED DECISION The Portfolio Holder has received the following report for a decision to be taken under delegated authority. The decision will be taken on 13 February 2019 (i.e. 3 clear days after the date of this note). The decision will be published on the Council’s website but will not be implemented until 5 clear days after the date of publication of the decision) to comply with the call-in process set out in Rule 7.36 of the Constitution. 1. CO-LOCATION OF LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, WELSHPOOL (Pages 3 - 62) 1 This page is intentionally left blank 1 CYNGOR SIR POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL PORTFOLIO HOLDER DELEGATED DECISION by COUNTY COUNCILLOR PHYL DAVIES (PORTFOLIO HOLDER FOR HIGHWAYS, ASSETS & RECYCLING) AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR RACHEL POWELL (PORTFOLIO HOLDER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE & CULTURE) February 2019 REPORT AUTHOR: Principal Librarian and Principal Lead, Museums, Archives & Information Management SUBJECT: Co-location of library and museum, Welshpool REPORT FOR: Decision 1. Summary 1.1 Further to a Cabinet report of 18 December 2018, the purpose of this report is to review responses submitted through the public and staff consultations on the proposed colocation and integration of library and museum services within the current Powysland museum building in Welshpool, in order to make an informed decision on the future of the proposal. 1.2 The Cabinet report of 18 December 2018 approved the recommendation that delegated authority is given to the Portfolio Holder for Highways, Assets and Recycling and the Director of Environment to make this decision. 1.3 The Director of Environment supports the recommendation that Welshpool Library co-locates with Powysland Museum at the current Powysland Museum building. 2. Proposal 2.1 The library and museum services have been investigating the proposal to co-locate and integrate service delivery in Welshpool from 1st April 2019 for the following reasons: To contribute towards the corporate strategic asset plan for Welshpool town To contribute towards reductions in the revenue budget for both services for 2019/20 To provide a sustainable and long term future for both the museum and library in Welshpool Page 3 2.2 Public and staff consultation about the co-location proposal has brought forward many questions, concerns and suggestions from public and staff. This paper seeks to review all of the suggestions made, in order to decide on the future direction of the proposal. 2.3 The public consultation ran from 22 October – 25 November 2018, and, together with individual emails and a submission from the “Save Welshpool Library” supporters’ group, highlighted the following areas of concern: Alternative buildings were put forward for consideration, particularly for council staff, and there were requests to see conversion/adaptation costs, overall savings to be achieved by Powys County Council, and cost/benefit analysis of the proposals. Concern that the library was purpose built and substantially refurbished with Welsh Government capital in 2007/08, in order to be fit for purpose as a public library Perceived downgrading of museum and library service delivery, with negative impacts Concern about perceived lack of space within the Powysland Museum building to co-locate effectively and be able to maintain the range of facilities, resources, outcomes and activities currently provided by both services, or for people to enjoy their visits. Perceived lack of adequate arts/heritage/cultural facilities within Welshpool as a whole Concerns around parking and accessibility at Powysland Museum, particularly for the disabled 2.4 Detailed analysis of the public consultation is attached at Appendix A, with the response from the Save Welshpool Library supporters group attached at Appendix B. 2.5 The Library Service and Museum Service acknowledge and welcome the amount of responses received throughout the consultation, which have helped inform the recommendation of this report. 2.6 The survey showed that around 11% said the preference of respondents was co-location. 38% wanted a library to remain in Welshpool and the museum to close; 1% wanted the library to close and the museum remain. 50% choose “something else” – predominantly asking the Powys County Council to leave the library in its current location. 2.7 Emails, comments on social media, the document from Save Welshpool Library Group, and the petition signed by over 4000 largely called on the Powys County Council to leave the library in its current location. 2.8 In response to this; essentially unprecedented budget pressures on both the Library and Museum Services mean that leaving the library in its current building is not financially sustainable – essentially one or both would have to cease. The library service fully endorses the view of the Save Welshpool Page 4 Library group, about the wide ranging benefits of public library use. However, it does not agree that these benefits will be lost through co-location, as current provision can continue through flexible use of the available space (e.g. public access computers, class visits, children’s activities, opportunities for social interaction). 2.9 Co-locating in one building, although reducing the space occupied by both services, means that the Powys County Council can maintain a museum and library service in Welshpool. Comments throughout all feed-back received showed that residents value and view both the museum and library as very important to Welshpool. Powys County Council acknowledges this and the only option which would deliver financial savings and keep the two services in Welshpool is to co-locate both in one building. 2.10 The Business Case submitted by Welshpool Town Council was also considered. Included in the “package” around several Powys County Council owned buildings in Welshpool was the proposal to take over the museum building and service and to run it via a Civic Pride Committee. With regards to the library they proposed providing space in the Town Hall on a 35-year lease. 2.11 The proposal does have some merit and fits in with Powys County Council’s strategic vision of working with town/community councils and the community delivery programme. 2.12 However concerns about Town Council’s proposals and ability to maintain Museum Accreditation and to deliver the necessary standards for collection care and management, both in the short and long term, were raised by service managers. It was felt that without the required level of professionalism, including the provision of qualified staff, the collection would be placed at significant risk. The Shire collection is noted as one of the most important historical and cultural assets for the county of Montgomeryshire. 2.13 There are similar significant concerns about the Town Council’s understanding of the complexity and their ability to deliver a professional library service for the residents of Welshpool and surrounding catchment area, including national limitations on charges which can be made for use. 2.14 Welshpool Town Council proposed leasing space for the library in the Town Hall. However, Powys County Council is reviewing its own assets and is not seeking to increase its property portfolio through lease agreements. 2.15 The Town Council’s Business Case also lacked clarity in its financial information, which did not show a realistic revenue budget for running the museum or library. 2.16 Alternative options considered for the library and/or museum are included in Appendix C. These were those put forward by respondents during the consultation period and include explanations why they have been ruled out. Page 5 2.17 Staff consultation has taken place under the Management of Change process, from 24th October – 30th November 2018. Issues raised by the staff during the Management of Change consultation process mirrored those of the public, including: Perceived downgrading of services in Welshpool Negative impact on size of collections and space for service delivery, with perceived impact on ability to provide adequate or acceptable levels of service delivery, or maintain beneficial outcomes and contribution to Vision 2025, Museum Accreditation and Welsh Public Library standards, as well as for wide range of public to enjoy their visits Concern about suitable storage and/or disposal of museum artefacts Less central location, parking, lack of public transport and accessibility for disabled and for parents/carers with pushchairs (particularly triple buggies used by nursery group visits) Some health and safety concerns around lighting and flooring for likely usage levels Reduced staffing, with insufficient time and loss of expertise for curatorial work researching, making grant applications and preparing for new exhibitions Suggestions for building developments on either site to accommodate both services, and/or other locations for office staff were put forward, with requests to discuss with property colleagues 2.18 A site meeting was held between Portfolio Holders, senior staff from Powys County Council, and officers from Museums Archives and Libraries division of Welsh Government (MALD) on Monday 10th December 2018. After discussion MALD officers were satisfied with the proposal and supportive of a grant application to make further improvements to the location in 2020/21. 2.19 Additional papers which need consideration before concluding the decision about the co-location are the Impact Assessment (Appendix D), which has been reviewed and updated to reflect consultation results, and the analysis of alternative properties suggested (attached at Appendix E). This analysis of properties was carried out by expert colleagues in the Property Section of Powys County Council. 2.20 This concludes the responses and feedback to be reviewed before making any decision about proceeding with the co-location of the library and museum in Welshpool. 3.
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